I wonder if most leaders are thoughtful about their leadership.
My belief is many just go through the motions. I know I did for years.
I read the books, attended the seminars, studied the articles, and tried to improve. But it wasn’t until later that I took the time to sit and think deeply about the kind of leader I wanted to be and the legacy I wanted to leave.
Why the change?
I finally came to understand the true responsibility of leadership.
When I was younger, developing strategy, running projects, buying companies, and traveling around the world made me feel important. I wasn’t.
What is?
The people you serve. As a leader, that is your employees, and you have a more profound impact on their lives than you might realize.
They depend on you to make good decisions. To spend the company’s money wisely. To build a successful and enduring organization. They depend on you to pay their mortgage, put their kids through college, take care of elderly parents. Every employee in your business represents a group of people that depend on you.
They depend on you to be a good leader.
When I recognized that, everything changed.
Running a business is still fun. But the enjoyment comes from watching others succeed. Seeing them grow both personally and professionally. Observing them become accomplished leaders. Looking at how they positively impact others. Witnessing your legacy unfold.
This is the reward for the responsibility of leadership.
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